Cinnamon Sedge vs Brazilian Cave Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cinnamon Sedge | Brazilian Cave Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limnephilus lunatus | Trogolaphysa aelleni |
| Order | Trichoptera | Collembola |
| Family | Limnephilidae | Paronellidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Brazil |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Cinnamon Sedge
A medium-sized caddisfly with warm cinnamon-brown wings bearing a crescent-shaped pale marking. Common near still waters throughout Europe.
Did You Know?
This species is remarkably tolerant of poor water quality and is often one of the last caddisflies remaining in polluted waters.
Brazilian Cave Springtail
A troglomorphic springtail from caves in the Brazilian semiarid region. It has elongated appendages and reduced pigmentation.
Did You Know?
Many Brazilian cave springtails are known from a single cave system each.